Memphis dynasty. 3-1 SEATTLE DOWN GRIZZ UP

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Memphis Grizzlies 05'06

ROSTER
C-Lorenzen Wright
PF- Pau Gasol
SF- Shane Battier
SG- Eddie Jones
PG- Damon Stoudamire



BENCH
6- Bobby Jackson
7- Mike Miller
8- Brian Cardinal
9- Dahntay Jones
10- Hakim Warrick
11- Antonio Burks
12- Jake Tsakalidis



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13- Lawrence Roberts

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[funk99]

GOod luck U got gasol and Stoudimire they will perform

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West & Fratello Ready For New Season
Memphis, Tenn. Jerry West is very optimistic for the upcoming 05'06 season. In a interview yesterday he could not help but show his excitement for this upcoming season."I feel we have added alot of nice pieces to this puzzle, Eddie Jones and Bobby Jackson will be key to us this season and their defense and intensity is what we need to improve on last season. Hakim should see minutes this year, we drafted him for his athleticism and ability to block and rebound. We are pleased to have him a part of our franchise and see him being here for a while" When asked about player movement he was not about to shy away from the truth."We will remain active throughout the first half of the season, as we speak I am looking at ways to improve the team and if there is a deal on the table in our favour, I wont hesitate to pull the trigger. I am not going to get any player in return, I want team players, hustle players, players who are role models and overall outstanding people and teamates. My job is to get all the right pieces together for Mike and to put this team in the top tier of NBA and I wont stop till we are."


Mike Fratello talked about his tactics and gameplans for this season."We will be focusing on defence this season, I feel if we slow down and can stop teams in the half court the wins will come easier because I dont have any doubt that we can score whether it be running or in sets I believe we can go along way. We brought in players who can play defence and our known for that. On the offensive side we also can spread the floor with our shooters and go inside to for a good in and out offence. When asked about the vacancies in coaching and scouting positions he had this to say"We are still going through the process of that we have alot of applicants to go through, what we are looking for is experience and defence minded coaches. It is still up in the air right now but it wont be long to we come to a final conclusion." Mike Fratello has nothing but high expectations for this ball club and is setting high goals for his team."I want us to be one of the top 5 defensive teams in the league, I want to keep teams to a respectable fg% and not allow teams over 100. I believe we can do this and we will be working hard to achieve these goals. I am not really focusing on our win loss, I just want to make sure we play harder than any team we face and never let up on any play. If we do that the W's will be there."

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GOod luck U got gasol and Stoudimire they will perform

Thanx, I hope so!!

[Jugs]

Good Luck with the Grizzlies, make sure Dahntay Jones gets playing time.

[Kings241]

good luck with this dynasty, Make sure Bobby Jackson gets the starting position at PG.

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Good Luck with the Grizzlies, make sure Dahntay Jones gets playing time.

Thanks. Jones will play, my bench isn't that deep so he will get in the rotation.

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good luck with this dynasty, Make sure Bobby Jackson gets the starting position at PG.

Thanks, we'll see if damon doesn't produce i see it happening but I really like him as a energy guy off the bench. he will be my sixth man and play equal minutes as damon. is that ok [/list]

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Grizzlies Staff Set

Memphis, TENN-- The Grizzlies have annouced the signing of 2 new assistant coaches, a scout and a trainier. The first assistant to Mike Fratello is Theobold Ranks, Ranks a native of Charleston, SC has been all around the world. Head coaching in the top European leagues, he has been head coaching his alma matter UNG for the last 13 years and is known for his excellent defensive stratergies, is a very good choice for a new defensive looking Memphis squad.
Second Assistant is Rasheed Byars who is a long time assistant in the league, spent last season as defensive specialist coach at Detriot under Larry Brown. Has been a long serving assistant to Larry and is a welcome addition to the Grizzlies.
Scouting potential players and opposing teams is now on the shoulders of Lawton Hall a experienced scout from the University of Memphis, who helped them land Darius Washington. Mike Fratello is extremely happy to have him on board.
Last but not least Giles Jennings a 35 year veteran trainer. Has travelled around the league this being his 15th team. Has great knowledge and insight on injuries and will be much needed in the long 82 game season. Terms of each contract were not disclosed.

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TRAINING CAMP DONE, READY FOR SEASON
The Grizzlies have returned from Tampa, Fl, after a gruelling training camp the players are ready for to implement there new look gameplan and tactics. The week long training, mainly focused on defence and conditioning. New assitant coach Theobold Ranks was busy implementing the new defensive tactics and Rasheed Byars was doing individual workouts with all the players. Mike Fratello was very pleased with how things went in Tampa. "Things went smoothly this week. We got in everything we wanted and more which I was very pleased about. Theobold and Rasheed got on very well with all the players and staff and all players have bought into their systems and everything is right on track."

Scrimmage on the last day of Training Camp


Even the players came out of this week with all smiles and positivity. Shane Battier is excited about the new defensive look of the team."I cant wait for this season. I pride myself on my defence and now that we are all focused on shutting teams down. I am glad to be here and am pleased in where this franchise is headed and believe that we can go along way this season."Even newcomers on this team are looking foward to this year. Eddie Jones after practice said"I'm glad to be here and hope things continue in this direction, I'm at a good place right now with a great support system and teamates and just ready to start playing." Hakim Warrick was very impressed with his first glimpse at life in the NBA" All I can say that this place is run the way it should be it's extremely professional in every way. Great people are around me and all I want to do is help this team win in anyway possible." The grizzlies open their season at Miami on the 2nd of November.
VSWed Nov 2 @ Memphis

[Blasphemy]

Nice article and good luck against the heat

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Nice article and good luck against the heat

Apreciate it mate

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MIAMI TOO CLUTCH FOR GRIZZ

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Nov, 2. The Heat executed when it counted down the stretch abling them to pull away for a seven point victory. Wade was crucial in the 4th with 12 of his 24 points coming in the last. The game was a see-saw back and forth the lead went all game. Memphis attacked the rim strong and were able to get Shaq in early foul trouble.

The second half was a defensive display by both teams only allowing a total of 68 points in the half. The Grizz were able to stay in the game due to their defence even thought they shot poorly in the second half.

Newcomers Jones(13,4-7,1-2,3 ast,3stl) and Jackson(8,3-5,2-2,5ast) had solid debuts respectively. On the other side of the ball Posey(13, 5-12,1-3, 4reb) and Williams(16,6-16,1-6,5ast) had a good showing against their former team. Rookie Warrick had 3 points and boards in 12 minutes.

After a impressive start, Damon Stoudamire left the game in the 3rd with a sprained ankle and will be ok for Fridays game against Orlando. Scores were level with 4:43 left in the 4th. After a contraversial no call which lead to a 3 point play by Shaq, the Heat got the swing in momentum and after two Grizz turnovers were able to hold on for the W.
POTG

24pts(9-16)
8reb
5ast
5stl

KEY PLAYER STATS
HEAT
Shaq-- 9pts, 3-10, 10reb, 4ast, 6fls, 29min
Haslem-- 12pts, 5-10, 9rebs, 31min
Posey-- 13pts, 5-12, 1-3, 4reb, 34min
Williams-- 16pts, 6-16, 1-6, 5ast, 39min
Walker-- 8pts, 5reb, 20min
Payton-- 5pts, 4ast, 2stl, 17min

GRIZZLIES
Gasol-- 16pts, 6-16, 7rebs, 2blk, 2stl, 37min
Wright-- 2pts, 10reb, 2blk, 26min
Battier-- 9pts, 3-15, 7rebs, 4 ast, 34min
Miller-- 12pts, 5-12, 1-4, 3reb, 29min
Jones-- 13pts, 4-7, 1-2, 3 ast, 3stl, 30min
Jackson -- 8pts, 3-5, 2-2, 5ast, 24min
Stoudamire-- 13pts, 5-7, 3-3, 4ast, 21min.

[Jugs]

Tough loss against the Heat, Wade was too good for ya..

Pau Gasol played well too

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ORLANDO OUTGUNNED
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Fri, 4 Nov. Orlando were never in it tonight coming out the gate slow and were down 12 at quarter time, thanks to the shooting of miller(11pts) and jones(15pts). Magic shot terribly and were forced to put up shots they didn't want thanks to the tremendous Grizzlies defence.

It was an even 2nd quarter and at the half the lead was 15. Dwight Howard (18pts) and Grant Hill(g22pts) fought hard to keep the lead from going out to 20. Memphis' defence didn't let up and the Magic were again throwing up shots and turning the ball over.

Gasol(19pts) and Stoudamire(13pts) scored in bunches in the 4th to blow the lead out to 21 with 8:09 left. With that the bench was checked in and was solid till they let the magic go on a 13-3 run to close out the game.
POTG

17pts
4stl
2ast

KEY PLAYER STATS
MAGIC
Howard-- 18pts, 8-13, 11rebs, 35min
Cato-- 11pts, 4-9, 7reb, 30min
Hill-- 22pts, 8-17, 4ast, 4stl,39min
Francis-- 15pts, 5-18, 5ast, 3reb, 43min
Battie-- 5pts, 2-4, 7rebs, 22min
Nelson-- 8pts, 3-14, 3reb, 4stl, 5ast, 31min

GRIZZLIES
Gasol-- 19pts, 7-14, 4reb, 3ast, 3blk, 36min
Wright-- 9pts, 3-6, 5reb, 3ast, 29min
Battier-- 17pts, 6-17, 4stl, 2ast, 41min
Jones-- 15pts, 4-10, 2-6, 7reb, 34min
Stoudamire-- 13pts, 5-12, 2-6, 6ast, 31min
Jackson-- 8pts, 4-7, 5ast, 25min
Miller-- 11pts, 4-9, 2-5, 4reb, 30min
Warrick-- 8pts, 4-7, 2reb, 13min

Grizzlies next game vs Cavs, tommorrow on PYTV

[Rommas]

hakim warricks doing nice, you should give stoudemire more shots

[KIG1]

I would put Warrick in a little bit more.
Sub him out for Lorenzen Wright.
Nice win though

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Tough loss against the Heat, Wade was too good for ya..

Pau Gasol played well too

Wade was a freak 10 of those 12 points were 23ft jumpers!
Gasol is doing well he needs to shoot better though!

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hakim warricks doing nice, you should give stoudemire more shots

I'm happy with warrick and i'll try to get him more shots

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stoudamire more shots that is

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I would put Warrick in a little bit more.
Sub him out for Lorenzen Wright.
Nice win though

I'll let him progress more I've got coaches working on his offense most his points come of hustle plays. Thanks appreciate it

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MEMPHIS WIN CLOSE ONE

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Memphis, TENN. In what was a neck and neck battle all the way through, the Grizzlies were able to hold on for a 3 point win over the Cavs. The largest lead of the game was 5 points, and with 0:11 seconds left Mike Miller(12pts) hit a deep two off the dribble to put the Grizz up 3. Rookie Hakim Warrick(6pts) came up with a huge play to seal the victory, with 11 seconds left Cavs inbounded the ball to Snow(11pts) who kicked it on to Lebron(13pts). James dribbled past half court and was double teamed by Warrick who came up with the game winning steal and was able to run out the clock.

The Cavs played well and had a huge display by Big Z(14pts, 16reb) and Gooden(24pts, 13rebs) who both scored nearly all the Cavs points in the last quarter. Memphis had a good showing from Gasol(17pts) and Jones(14pts). Stoudamire(4pts) was held in check by Snow and was outplayed for minutes by Bobby Jackson(12pts).

The Grizz played strong defence and only allowed the Cavs to shoot 38% from the field and forced 20 Cav turnovers.

POTG

17pts (7-17)
8rebs
5ast
2blk

KEY PLAYER STATS
CAVS
Big Z-- 14pts, 5-15, 16reb, 5blk, 40min
Gooden-- 24pts, 11-20, 13reb, 41min
James-- 13pts, 5-16, 0-6, 10reb, 5ast, 4stl, 43min
Hughes-- 12pts, 4-12, 4reb, 5stl, 38min
Snow-- 11pts, 4-9, 5ast, 34min
Jones-- 4pts, 2-4
Marshall-- 4pts, 2-6

GRIZZLIES
Wright-- 7pts, 2-5, 8reb, 31min
Gasol-- 17pts, 7-17, 7reb, 5ast, 2blk, 40min
Battier-- 12pts, 5-16, 7reb, 2stl, 36min
Jones-- 14pts, 4-7, 2-3, 4reb, 2stl, 34min
Stoudamire-- 4pts, 1-7, 2reb, 4ast, 24min
Jackson-- 12pts, 6-9, 2ast, 32min
Miller-- 12pts, 5-7, 2-4, 2ast, 26min
Warrick-- 6pts, 2-7, 5rebs, 17min
Cardinal-- 5pts, 1-5,1-3, 3stl, 23min

next game vs Seattle (not televised

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GRIZZ PREVAIL IN SHOOTOUT
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SEA 25 27 29 20| 101

MEM 30 31 22 27| 110

KEY PLAYER STATS
SEA
Fortson-- 19pts, 9-16, 9reb, 35min
Radmanivic-- 9pts, 3-10, 2-7, 31min
Lewis-- 16pts,5-9, 2-3, 10reb, 44min
Allen-- 34pts, 13-22, 1-5, 8reb, 5ast, 45min
Ridnour-- 13points, 6-14, 4reb, 10ast, 41min

MEM
Wright-- 5pts, 2-6, 8reb, 28min
Gasol-- 15pts, 6-15, 5reb, 2blk, 39min
Battier- 17pts, 7-13, 2-6, 7reb, 2stl, 43min
Jones-- 18pts, 3-9, 2-4, 10-11, 6reb, 31min
Stoudamire-- 17pts, 5-10, 2-3, 4reb, 3ast, 33min
Jackson-- 8pts, 0-5, 0-1, 8-9, 5ast, 26min
Miller-- 11pts, 4-8, 2-3, 3ast, 27min
Warrick-- 8pts, 3-4, 5reb, 21min

Next Game vs Celtics(recap)
Then "Fratello's Weekly Review"